What is the national language of Malaysia?

Question

according to dictionary:

Indonesian - [ Indonesian ] The dialect of Malay used as the national language of the Republic of Indonesia or of Malaysia.

Why is this so?

Answer 1

The national language of Malaysia is Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language), but in Malaysia now is officially called Bahasa Malaysia. I'm not sure which dictionary you are referring but the definition given, while is not entirely wrong, is not accurate.

Both Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) and Bahasa Malaysia (Malaysian) are based on Malay dialect originated from Riau, known as the cradle of Malay language and culture. But over time, the versions become very different due to high influence of local dialects e.g. Javanese dialect in Indonesia.

Answer 2

malaysia & indonesia are in the same archipelago so we share many things in common..

Indonesia : Indonesian Language

Malaysia : literally Malay Language

Answer 3

Bahasa Malaysia to be Exact..... the term Bahasa melayu has been forfeited last few years.....

the language came from same root ( for indonesia, singapore, and brunei)

p.s

Bahasa= Language

Malaysia = The country

Answer 4

national language in malaysia is "bahasa Melayu" (Malay Language)    

Answer 5

well, this have something to do with the history. the origin of malay language is from Sanskrit. During the ancient time, this language has been spread to Malaysia,Indonesia and Brunei.To cut a long story short. This language became more widely used when this king conquer this land, that island, and so forth. Since it is malay language is widely used, naturally it had be adopted by Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei government as their official language. On why Indonesian Malay language is slightly different from Malaysia and Brunei dialect is due to British and Dutch occupation. Brunei and Malaysia was under British then while Indonesia was under Dutch. As time goes by, some of the English words was adapted into Malay language (for Brunei and Malaysia) while in Indonesia, some of the Dutch language was adapted into it. that is how the Brunei and Malaysia have the same malay language while Indonesia have a slightly different malay language.

Answer 6

bahasa melayu is the language...agree with adi & jeffy = )

Answer 7

bahasa malaysia

Answer 8

Indonesian Language rooted from the Malay Language, the primary root for both Indonesian and modern Malay language. The words are generally same for both country, but the spoken dialects - are totally different.

Indonesians do have influence from older Dutch colonialism; while the Malaysian took some English words from their former colonial rule.

Answer 9

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national language of malaysia : Malay language (bahasa melayu)

national language of indonesia : indonesian language ( bahasa indonesia)

actually, indonesian language is derived from malay language..

hence it is similar to malay, but the spoken slang is totally different..